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I am 27 weeks preg. with my second. With my first we had alot of problems throughout the pregnancy so we knew that we would most likely be induced. So I really never had to worry about my water breaking in public. With this one we have had a perfect pregnancy with no problems. So ofcourse I am thinking about it. I am thinking about where it could happen, I sure hope that I am not too far away from the hospital. I am trying to work until the day that I go into labor, so it could happen there. I work with mostly men and they just keep telling me to wait until I go home before I go into labor. I do like the pickle idea though. If it does happen at work, or while shopping I just hope that I can stay calm and hope that there are nice people around me or atleast someone that I am related to, to help keep me calm.

I'll give different answer. When I was 9th week pregnant (now I am 31) I had huge bleeding and I was in the restorant with my friends. Bleeding was so huge, the blood was flowing and the blood was accumulated on the floor. I was sure that I lost my baby. I forgot about the people around me, at that time all I care was not to lose my baby. By the way this is my first baby. My friends took me to a hospital, and when I asked to the nurse "what do you think, do I have still my baby?" her answer was "to be honest I don't think so." I was almost died when she told this. But thanks God nothing happened to my baby. So, don't worry, the important thing is the people are very understanding. If not this is their problem.

My water broke when I was at home, and it was a HUGE gush that kept up until long after we arrived at the hospital. Seriously, it was the funniest thing in my life, even if it would have been in public, I would still have laughed. It definately is not something to be embarrassed about, and if it does happen, I bet you will forget about it as soon as you realize that you are going to be having your precious baby soon.

I'm a little nervous this time about my water breaking in public. I was induced with my son and I soaked through about 6 "chucks" right away, and it sounded like a cow or horse peeing (very gross). I'm due Feb. 15th, and just a little nervous it will break at work. I won't be embarrassed or anything, but I don't want them to have to make a big production about throwing away my computer chair, etc and having to clean it up in front of everyone. (There is about 100 people in a very small office). Also because most of the people I work with are moms and will all be like, congratulations, and let me help you. I know they mean the best, but I don't really like to be the center of attention a whole lot. Good luck to everyone :-)

My water broke with my first while I was in the car. It was like a "pop" inside of me, and then wetness. Not the gigantic pool of water I've read that some experience. Anyhow, I got to my destination, borrowed a towel and a change of clothes. I'm keeping a few towels in the car now (I'm nearly 39 weeks) just in case it happens again like that. But I am soooo excited to have this baby, it's never crossed my mind what people will think. If it happens while you're out , I'd just leave my basket with someone at the front, explain what happened, and go to my car and drive home. Let them know there is fluid on the floor, though!! (They need to sanitize it!!) My contractions started about 2 hours after my water broke, my son was actually born about 9 hours after it broke. It's just so exciting - of course labor is messy!

I'm a teacher and I was told to always walk into class with a cup of water so that if my water breaks I can just drop the cup "by mistake".
I'm still sightly terrified though...teenage students are not as understanding of a person giving birth as people in the supermarket tend to be.

Dianna,
I am very sorry you feel that I am attacking you or anyone of the ladies who have commented here. I am currently 38 weeks with my second daughter and I look at this and all pregnancies as a gift from God. The slight embarrassment you might feel if your water breaks in public is nothing to the immense joy you will feel as a mother. Maybe you should look at this as a blessing and not worry so much over trivialities that won't affect you like the life growing inside you will.

I have a question. This is my first child and 2 days ago I was taking a shower and after I turned the water off and everything I felt a huge gush of water on the inside of my right ankle. I thought the water might have come from somewhere else like extra water in the faucet or something because I was still in the shower drying off. I have not had any contractions and I could just be paranoid. I am only 31 weeks. Is the water hot because the water that hit me on my ankle was kind of cool. I have not had any other leaking since then and I have not had any irregular discharge. I don't know what to look out for and my doctor is not precise. I am worried about preterm labor a lot. Is that normal?

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